#again relaxing breathing exercises etc etc

[vxntagedior]

Xavier x witch reader where they have been dating and over time he’s gotten more and more interested in her practice, and she decides to teach him about meditation. So in his dorm she surprises him and sets up a sanctuary with her candles, crystals, incense, etc. and for the first time he finds true peace while learning how to meditate and he starts crying happy tears without even realizing, which results in a lot of concern, but ultimately ends in tooth-rotting, peaceful fluff.

From a witch to you, thank u ✊

true peace

summary | after a meditation session, xavier finally feels serenity

pairing | xavier thorpe x fem!witch!reader

warning | fluff, slight angst, witch!reader, established relationship, overload, overworked

word count | 0.9k

The room smelt like incense whenever Xavier came over, your crystals were laid on a special table you brought, the incense burning. Before meeting you, Xavier didn’t know much about spiritual guidance, meditation, any of it, and he still really didn’t. 

He’d just quietly watch you intently, trying to figure out on his own what you were doing. Couple months into dating, he noticed how you started leaving crystals in his room, sometimes putting small ones in his pockets. There were a few crystals that he knew and what they meant, the first was a rose quartz. 

It had been his favorite because you gave it to him explaining how it meant unconditional love. He kept with him constantly, making sure it would never leave his body, whether wearing it as a necklace, or just leaving it in his pocket. 

With all your powers, it puts a mental drain on you, leaving you tired and stressed by the end of week, which was when you started meditating. 

Your grandmother taught you how to meditate when you first started showing your powers, she explained that not only it calmed you down, slowed down your heart beat, practiced breathing exercises but it also heightened your spiritual awareness. 

You loved mediating, you started and ended your week with it, and always invited Xavier to join you who always declined.

As the semester started getting tough, midterms coming up, everyone at Nevermore was on their last string, stressed to the max. 

Xavier was one of them, he had an exam on a project on exams, his work piling up on him, barely seeing him the past couple weeks. It hadn’t been on purpose it was just Xavier never had a time to take a breath or relax.

Taking the time when he was out studying with Ajax, you snuck into his room, moving all your mediation stuff into his, setting it up into his room. Your little rug was on his floor, setting up candles and crystals around the room, the lights off, the blinds closed. 

Coming up to his room, Xavier smelt that familiar incense that was always in your room, smiling to himself before opening up the door. Seeing you on the floor of his room, smiling at him. 

“C’mon.” You gestured, Xavier just nodded, pulling off his jacket, setting his stuff down before joining you on the floor. Mimicking your legs, crossing them over, resting his hands on his knees. 

“Let’s meditate together.” You smiled, Xavier just nodded, following your instructions. Leading him through a short breathing exercise, you kept your hands on your knees, your eyes closed, breathing in and out. 

Peaking your eyes open, you already saw Xavier looking at you, smiling softly, before closing your eyes again. 

As you finished explaining what to do, both of you were quiet. You tried as best as you could to explain, muttering soft words of encouragement to him, reminding him. 

The room was quiet when you heard it, it was a little hiccup, followed by a sniffle. Peaking your eyes open again, you saw Xavier starting to cry.

Not being able to hold in anymore, Xavier let out a cry, gasping for air. Coming up to him, you wrapped your arms around his neck, letting his head rest on your shoulder. 

“Shh.” You cooed, “It’s okay.”

Holding him as his sobs turned into sniffles, you pulled him away from you, cradling his face. 

Smiling softly, you wiped away his tears, kissing the tip of his nose. “Do you want to talk about it?”

Xavier was quiet for a moment, trying to figure out the right words, “I-just..”

“Hey it’s okay, take a deep breath.” You placed your hand over his heart, “Take your time baby.”

“I never felt like that before, and it was overwhelming.” He confessed softly, his eyes closed not wanting to see the look of disappointment or anger on your face. 

“Can you explain what the feeling was?” You were delicate with him knowing how your first time was, similar to his. 

“I felt calm, at peace and I never felt like that before and it scared me.” He said. Holding him tighter, you kissed his forehead, pushing some of the hair that fell on his forehead, tucking it behind his ear. 

“I know it's your first time.” You whispered, “All your emotions come crashing at the same time and you don’t know how to react but you did amazing Xavi, I’m proud of you.”

Xavier just smiled shyly under your gaze, hugging you tightly. Staying there for a moment, you started to pull away, Xavier not liking any of it, hugging you closer. 

“I know, I know,” You laughed, “I need to clean up and we can cuddle.” 

Keeping your promise, you tidied up, joining Xavier on the bed. 

Shifting around, you leaned against the headboard on his bed, Xavier sitting between your legs, his head rested on your chest. 

Running your hands through his hair, you massaged his scalp lightly. “You need to stop pushing yourself like that, you need some time to yourself to calm down.”

Xavier just hummed, his eyelights becoming heavy, fluttering shut. It didn’t take long for him to fall asleep, hearing how his breathing started to become deeper and slightly slower.

Looking down at him, the pad of your thumb just runs down the bridge of his nose, kissing the crown of his head, before falling asleep yourself. 

fin.

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[shyvioletcat]

ROWAELIN MONTH: DAY 29

~ Firsts (date/kiss/time/child/etc) ~

Look what's back! I'm not going to ruin the surprise by telling you what first this is, but I hope you enjoy it. As always, this one AU comes with an 18 + warning for smut.

I Wish You Would Masterlist

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“Close your eyes.”

The words were whispered by her ear and the sentiments encouraged with a kiss right below it. Aelin shivered, her skin pebbling from the gentle caress of breath and the anticipation of what would happen if she did as Rowan asked. He kissed her again, this time her neck, over and over until Aelin couldn’t help but sigh. 

Then Rowan rose over her, leaning in close enough for lips to brush but not quite kiss. “Come on, love.”

“What do I get?” Aelin’s hand ran over his bare shoulder, stopping when she reached the edge of his hair. They were both utterly bare, a sheet haphazardly draped wherever it pleased. They were spending a lazy, mid week morning in bed. Aelin had edits to do but Rowan was on that blessed sabbatical between books. He had the time, Aelin didn’t, but she wasn’t going to waste an opportunity to waste away some an hour or so under Rowan’s undivided attention. 

“That’s for me to know,” a sweet kiss that left her wanting more. “And for you to find out.”

With one final look into Rowan’s green eyes, Aelin finally did as he requested. The world dimmed and she frowned when every remnant of Rowan vanished. She didn’t like this and missed the closeness of his body. Maybe if she just took the tiniest peek she could find him, touch him.

“If you open your eyes, you’ll get nothing until tonight,” Rowan told her, like he was able to read her mind. 

“Bastard,” she huffed, making her boyfriend chuckle. 

Patience was not a virtue Aelin possessed, but it seemed Rowan wanted to play a game. She would try and have some to go along with it for him, she was gracious like that. There was shuffling of sheets and then the world dimmed just a little more. She could sense that Rowan was braced above her and still not touching her. Aelin was about to demand he do something when there was a ghost of a breath on her neck. Instantly every sense went on high alert as anticipation took over. There was a featherlight brush of Rowan’s lips over her pulse and then the fingers that tickled through the valley of her breasts nearly made her jump. As he laughed Rowan kissed her. When he pulled away Aelin chased after him, but she didn’t open her eyes. She wasn’t looking to ruin his amusement, she knew he was having fun.

“Stay still, Aelin,” Rowan said.

She knew she was in for it now. There was a smiling edge to his voice. Aelin tried to relax into the mattress, it was hard to do while trying to predict what Rowan would do next. He dragged his fingers the same path that they’d travelled before, right down the centre of her chest. Rowan did that a few times, then added his thumb to sweep over the curve of her breast. That teasing touch had Aelin humming her approval and in the hope that it would encourage him to do more. It did, and Rowan returned to her neck, kissing and nipping. Aelin fisted her hands in the sheets to prevent her from breaking Rowan’s command. Then his hand was moving downward, making long sweeps and getting a little lower each time. This was an exercise in perseverance and Aelin was holding on by a thread. Especially when his fingers dipped even lower finally about to graze over—

The sound of the door bell had Aelin’s eyes snapping open, finding Rowan already looking at her. 

“Leave it,” Aelin said, hips pushing up to encourage Rowan to keep going. 

“It’s probably my author’s copy.” Rowan sounded pained. “I can’t.”

The bell rang again and Rowan swore. He was in no state to answer the door, the person making the delivery would cop quite the eyeful. Aelin growled, rolling out of bed and grabbing a t-shirt.

“What are you doing?” Rowan asked. 

Aelin yanked the shirt so that her head popped out of the collar. “You can’t answer the door, you’ll take someone’s eye out with that thing.” 

She pointed to his raging erection, leaving him laughing as she hurried to the door. Rowan lived in a tidy little town house but it was still a race to the front door—Aelin nearly tripped rushing down the stairs. Opening the front door she saw the postie was returning to his bike, Rowan’s package in hand. 

“Wait!” She called out, darting down the three concrete steps of the porch.

The postman turned, and their eyes went wide. It was very easy to piece together what had kept Aelin inside so long. Dressed in a man’s shirt, hair a mess, and she wouldn’t be surprised if there was a hickey on her neck. 

“Just sign here,” the postie said, politely averting his eyes. 

Aelin took the device and scribbled away on the little screen and then was handed the package. It looked like Rowan was right judging by the weight and shape of it. This was his copy of his brand spanking new book. Aelin pulled the hem of her borrowed shirt down when she got to the steps, making sure her ass was covered as she nearly bounded back to the front door. She loved it when her new books arrived, it was always a thrill to see a story printed and bound. It was safe to assume Rowan would feel the same. 

Shutting the front door with her foot, Aelin turned the package over in her hands. Rowan had been very secretive about this book and it had her curious as to what was hiding inside. When she got to the top of the landing she pulled the tab, ripping the cardboard packaging down the side. She almost reached in and pulled the entire book out, but in the end she stopped herself. Receiving an author's copy was sacred and even though she was nosy and maybe a little obnoxious, Aelin wouldn’t take this moment away from him. 

Aelin stepped into Rowan’s bedroom, the morning light giving it a soft, warm glow. He was still lying in bed, gloriously naked and smiling at her. 

“Your book came,” Aelin said, waving the package in her hand. 

Rowan sat up a little bit. “How do you know?”

Aelin shrugged as she sat on the bed. “I may have had a tiny peek.”

“You opened my book?” There was an unexpected edge to his voice but Aelin supposed she deserved it. 

She handed him the book but he was already pulling it from her hand, looking slightly panicked for no apparent reason. 

“I did think about opening it, but,” Aelin gave an apologetic grimace. “Author sense kicked in and I thought better of it.”

Rowan shot her a chiding look and just straight up ripped open the rest of the cardboard packaging in two. Aelin watched intently, seeing a red cover and a hint of gold lettering. The book fell open in his hands and he thumbed through until he got to the front pages. His eyes darted over the words and judging from where in the book he was Aelin assumed it was the dedication page or maybe the table of contents. Rowan snapped the book shut, flipping round so that it faced Aelin the right way up. 

“Have a look,” he told her. 

Aelin took the book without taking her eyes off the man in front of her. There was something going here and she had no idea what it was. She was the schemer, and she felt out of her depth when it was turned on her. Her fingers ran over the embossed cover, tracing of the elegant design Rowan had chosen. The title was The Flame Princess, and it looked like it wasn’t related to any of his previous works. Aelin started at the beginning, reading the title page, glancing over the publishing information, the list of other books Rowan had written. And then she got to the dedication.

For Aelin. I love you. To whatever end.

Aelin’s heart was beating so hard she could hear it in her ears. Eight words had altered her world just like that, and she read them over and over until she knew each letter by heart. Rowan had a way with words, it was what made him such a good writer. But flowery words weren’t needed here, because as the man that held her heart this is who he was. Open and direct, an honest man who wanted to tell the whole world how he felt. The simplicity took nothing away from the sentiments. It was perfect. 

“You love me,” Aelin said, her cheeks aching from her wide smile. 

“I do, Aelin,” Rowan said, bringing himself level with her face. “And I want the whole world to know it.”

She looked back down at the book, the page blurring as her eyes misted over. Her fingers ran over the words, this moment would live in her memories forever. Aelin knew that she loved him back, she had just been searching for the right time to tell him. Nothing seemed right and thank Mala she had waited so that they could have this moment instead. Looking up and blinking away the tears Aelin found Rowan watching her, something shy about his expression. Aelin put the book on the nightstand with reverence, leaving her hands free to cup his face. 

“I love you, too,” she told him, her heart leaping at the blinding smile Rowan gave her. “How could I not, when you’re ready to declare it to the whole world.”

“Aelin.”

Her name was the only warning before Rowan pounced, easily pulling her beneath him. Aelin had kept her hands on his cheeks and used that leverage to bring him down for a kiss. With every caress of their lips the words were reiterated.

I love you, I love you, I love you. 

But Aelin couldn’t resist, she had to say it aloud again. “I love you, Rowan Whitethorn.”

Rowan brushed their noses together. “I love you, Aelin Galathynius. To whatever end.”

Hearing those words Aelin’s heart felt like it was about to burst from her chest. She would never tire of hearing it. 

“Now,” Rowan said with a brazen smile. “Where were we?”

“Oh, gods.” Aelin choked out. He wasted no time, Rowan took up exactly where they had left off.

His fingers slid to her very centre before dragging up to her clit. Aelin’s moan shuddered out of her, Rowan swallowing the sounds. He teased her, driving her mad because he withheld just enough to keep her on the edge of release. He relented, just a little, but not enough. 

Rowan’s fingers played at her entrance and his thumb pressed down on her clit, making her ache for him in the best way. 

“Rowan,” her voice was a breathless whisper. “I wanna come.”

Aelin was impressed that she managed to get the words out her brain was so frazzled. Rowan adding a finger inside her didn’t help the matter. 

“But where, Aelin?” Rowan’s mouth was an insistent weight on her neck.

“What?” She asked, hips moving in time with his taunting fingers.

“Where do you want to come?” Rowan kissed the hollow of Aelin’s throat, downward to the centre of her chest, and then she whimpered embarrassingly when his teeth closed over a taut nipple through the fabric of his shirt.

Aelin wondered why and hated that she was still dressed, what a disaster. Without the godsdamned she would be able to feel Rowan's teeth and the warmth of his mouth. 

“Aelin,” Rowan said, his thumb circling the nerves at the apex of her thighs, like that could wring an answer from her. 

And through some miracle it did. 

“Your cock, Rowan,” Aelin decided. “I want you inside me. Please.”

Rowan gave her a single kiss. “Anything for the woman I love.”

When Rowan drew back to get a condom Aelin took the opportunity to get rid of the t-shirt. She flopped back onto the pillows, waiting, knowing that Rowan loved her like this. Naked and sprawled in his bed. Foil tore and Rowan rolled the condom on himself while Aelin slid a leg either side of him. She watched as his gaze darkened further as he took in every part of her that was on display. His hands started at her ankles, then pressed their way up her body, touching and feeling everywhere that had fire sparking in her blood. 

They were eye to eye now, and Aelin draped her arms over his shoulders and back. “You love me? Then show me.”

“I’ll fuck you so well it’s the only thing you remember,” Rowan said. 

Before Aelin could think of some smartass remark to make in return, Rowan rolled his hips and pushed into her until he had nothing left to give. She moaned his name before he started moving and intelligible words were beyond her. Rowan’s thrusts were slow but thorough, her body shuddering with each one. Aelin clung to him, one hand buried in his hair and the other clawed into his back. 

“I love you,” Rowan whispered harshly, his voice giving away that he was just as wrecked as she was. “You are it for me, Aelin. I’ll never love anyone like I love you.”

“Oh, Rowan,” Aelin gasped. “I love you so much.”

“Are you close, Aelin?” He asked. “Is that the only thing you remember? My name and that you love me?”

“Yes, Rowan—” Aelin moaned as her body surrendered to the feel of him. “I love you.”

Rowan groaned and her core pulsed, her release right there, just out of reach. His hand coasted over her body until it reached her thigh. Rowan’s fingers splayed in a broad grip, slanting their bodies together so he hit deeper. 

With absolute tenderness, Rowan kissed her. Like she was the most precious thing in the world. “I want to hear you say that forever.”

Gentle was not what Aelin wanted right now, even as her heart flipped in her chest. “Harder, I need it,” she begged.

Rowan gave it to her. He angled his hips to apply the right kind of pressure where she needed it. Each thrust was precise and only took a few more before Aelin was breaking apart. She came, moaning from deep in her throat and then the babbling took over. 

“I love you, I love you,” Aelin repeated the words over and over until her racing heart began to slow. 

Rowan’s hips stilled and he groaned into Aelin’s neck. They both went limp, Rowan had the care to roll off her before he collapsed completely. Aelin wasn’t so gracious. She twisted so that she lay on him, her ear pressed right over his heart. A heart that belonged to her. Aelin kissed Rowan’s bare skin, feeling the flushed warmth on her lips. His hand found its way to her hair, brushing it aside so he could see her properly. 

Aelin looked up at her boyfriend, her very handsome boyfriend who loved her. She couldn’t wait until his new book came out and all his readers could see those words and know what a wonderful man she had the privilege of calling her own. It might even deter some of the more avid fangirls. That thought made her laugh, and she tried to muffle the sound on Rowan’s chest. 

“What is it?” He asked, a thumb grazing over her cheek. 

“When that book comes out you’re going to break some hearts,” Aelin told him. 

His brows furrowed. “Why?”

Aelin propped herself up on his chest, tracing the patterns of his tattoos. “Because you love me, and just me. All those girls who have been fawning over you will finally know where your heart lies.”

Rowan chuckled, catching her hand and laying it over said heart. “With you.”

“Just so you know, I won’t be outdone by this, your little declaration,” Aelin said. “I’ll have to think of something more… something better.”

“I look forward to it,” Rowan said, sounding all too pleased by the challenge she had set herself. “So. Through my words and deeds, have I given you sufficient declarations of my love for you?”

Aelin pushed herself up and brushed back Rowan’s hair, contemplating her answer. Then she smirked at him before she kissed him deeply, leaving him breathless when she broke away just enough to give him her answer. “Not quite yet, I think I need a few more. Just to be sure.”

~~~~~

These two make me so happy

@rowaelinscourt

#rowaelin month #rowaelin month 2023 #I wish you would

[bitter-bats-cult-of-the-moon]

Moving Meditation Motivations Discovering the Right Focus Technique

There are some people who can sit through meditation while other individuals simply cannot. During a passive meditation they find themselves fidgeting and unable to focus. This leads to further frustrations, and an unwillingness to try any sort of meditation again.

The advice most people hear is to try again or that they were not doing it right. Well, guess what? There are other ways to possibly reach a meditative state of mind when your body is in motion. Moving meditation, if done accurately can give a person the same benefits as passive meditation where one sits.

How to Choose Your Activity

It should be something that engages you and holds your focus for an extended period roughly anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes a day. To gain a better meditative state one must do something that is continuous, fluid, methodical, and repetitive so that the movements become more automatic in time.

For example, a walk in the park at a steady pace putting your attention on your breath, and taking in the sights that surround you such as:

how the sun feels on your skin

the clouds overhead

if there is a wind breeze

examining the trees and their own leaves

It's all about the state of mind you're able to achieve being one of mindfulness, of living in the moment, of relaxed awareness.

Other Suggestions

Walk a Labyrinth: One walks clockwise in a circle or in a particular pattern towards the center of a destination point. It should not be like a maze where you find yourself frustrated towards the end, but choosing a pattern that fits you and your needs.

Qigong: This is a 5,000-year-old Chinese health exercise technique. Its goal is to synchronize the breath with the mind's intentions. One moves with flow and grace as they further learn this skill.  A regular practice can lower your blood pressure and boost your immunity, flexibility, and circulation.

Example:

1. Relax your body, imagining that your feet are sinking deep into the earth. Your hands are in front of your lower belly, palms facing each other, forming a ball of energy.

2. Inhale. Open your arms to the sides as if to expand the ball, while raising your arms, to shoulder height.

3. At shoulder level, turn the thumbs back and the palms up and exhale, releasing any tension from your body as you drop and relax your shoulders, elbows, and hands.

4. Inhale, as you raise your arms up over your head.

5. Palms facing down, deeply exhale as you lower them, “showering” the body with cleansing, revitalizing energy. Repeat three times.

Yoga Exercises: There are several different methods of yoga, some having religious dogma attached while others focus primarily on the exercises themselves. Everyone has different preferences, but if you are looking to simply relax and reach a meditative state then I suggest trying out the exercises themselves. This is a practice to connect the body and mind into one.

Tai Chi:  Short for Tai ji quan, or T'ai chi ch'üan, is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for both its defense training, its health benefits and meditation. The term Taiji refers to a philosophy of the forces of yin and yang.

Karate Katas:  A practice of detailed patterns of movements either solo or in pairs. Karate kata are executed as a specified series of a variety of moves, with stepping and turning, while attempting to maintain perfect form.

Art: painting, drawing, etc.

Crafts: knitting, crocheting, paper folding, weaving, anything rhythmic.

Exercise: stationary bike, weightlifting, elliptical machine, step climbing, sports, etc.

Playing a game that has a repeating theme and is not too difficult that one can get into.

Music: focusing on the song's rhythm, beats, and possibly lyrics. Pick something that reached out to you as an individual.

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[mirlvshft]

day 4 of reya singh’s 4-day mind reprogramming process! .𖥔 ݁ ˖ִ ࣪⚝₊ ⊹˚

day 4: today is the day you will shift. anchor this firmly in your mindset. as you go through your day and routine, consciously connect every action to shifting. drinking water, brushing your teeth, showering, watching tv, breathing, eating— associating literally every activity, no matter how mundane, to bringing you closer to shift. even negative experiences can be reframed as stepping stones toward this goal. let this relentless positive focus saturate your consciousness. this day takes you into your desired reality.

alright!! this is technically not day 4 as it would’ve been monday the 5th not today (tuesday 6th) so, excuse that, i’ll explain. anyway! before we get into this, i just want to state: no, i did not shift, but maybe got close. this attempt is similar to another. i will explain what happened and my overall thoughts about this process. long post!! (˘ŏ_ŏ)

⋆⋅☆⋅⋆what happened?⋆⋅☆⋅⋆

so to address the timeline, i did attempt to shift monday which is the official 4th day but right when it hit 12am for me since i’m in bed by then. i love “awake” methods, they’re all i usually do but i can only do them at night when i am left alone and nothing is bothering me. i’m busy during the day and there’s never a quiet moment.

i did everything as usual, i got myself ready for bed, buzzing with good energy and semi-controlled giddiness. i lay down, put my headphones on and i listen to reya’s guided meditation. i get into a nice deep calm state, i don’t feel my body too much and i’m very relaxed. i affirm and affirm, keep relaxed. i don’t feel any “symptoms” per se, maybe like a tingling sensation here and there but i barely notice (i know i don’t need to experience these). so this continues on and eventually i go in and out of consciousness. the whole time i doze off and come back, i hear the subliminal music in my ears and no cue i’m in my wr. i remember getting frustrated but not why, i wasn’t mad i wasn’t in my wr or anything i know that for sure. really strange, but i’m not thinking much of it. in summary, i fell asleep and nothing much happened.

that brings me to 12am today. i got ready for bed as usual and around 11:20pm (of yesterday) i’m finally in bed. i’m looking through notifs, apps, etc., then i decide to shift again. because why not? fuck it, let’s do it.

so after reviewing my script (and adding to it), i lay back with alunir’s guided meditation playing in my headphones. i’ve used it several times before. i relax immediately, etc etc etc., you know how it goes. again, not many “symptoms”, i barely notice the smaller ones like tingling. i get into a very very relaxed state, can’t feel my body much and i affirm and set my intentions as i hear what alunir says. like the last attempt, i doze off a little at first but then i’m fully awake. and soon i start smelling the faintest scents of rain and cologne (scripted this for my wr). i’m even calmer than last time this happened, got excited but i shut that shit down quick to focus. another cue i had in mind to know i’m in my wr is connor “waking” me up. he would gently wake me up not by talking but touch. (i’ve yet to post abt him, i will soon. he’s connor from a game called detroit become human. he’s like my assistant(?) in wr)

man i just remembered as i’m typing this up, i felt a shove to my arm/shoulder. it wasn’t aggressive but not so gentle, somewhere in the middle. i can’t tell if this was just a jerk my body did or something more for a split second. i don’t know what to define it as but i’m more sure it was just a jerk than anything else.

⋆⋅☆⋅⋆overall thoughts⋆⋅☆⋅⋆

i think this is an amazing process. i believe it really helps lock down your belief in shifting as well as whatever you want to work on while using this. i felt pretty confident about my abilities to shift and it helped strengthen my positivity about shifting as a whole.

throughout all the exercises of this process, it helped strengthen so many parts of myself. reflecting on my journey thus far and what i hope to get out of one of many lives is so incredibly motivating and eye-opening. it gets you to really sit down and think about what you want and what you see for your overall life. this process really helps you see your dr(s) as a real place. not something you can only dream of but a real place where you can be. where everyone around you is real and have very real lives.

i definitely recommend others to try this process out. even if you don’t end up shifting, it can help strengthen your mindset and get you to think deeply about your dr(s). in turn, get you that much more closer to shifting!! ◝(ᵔᗜᵔ)◜

#— mir’s reality: exploring methods! ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ #shiftblr #shifting community #reality shifting #desired reality #shifting realities #shifting blog #criminal minds shifter #shifting motivation

[schmergo]

In general, I tend to feel a pretty big disconnect between how 'anxiety' is typically described and what anxiety actually feels like for me, to the point where I didn't actually realize that what I was experiencing was anxiety until I was like 27 years old even though there's not really anything else you could call it.

I joined a weekly anxiety workshop group several years ago and it was a baffling experience because it almost felt like I had joined a peanut butter sandwich workshop and everyone else was visibly assembling and eating turkey sandwiches before my eyes. Like, am I the only one whose sandwich tastes like this? Am I the only one whose peanut butter sandwich isn't improved by putting mayo on it?

Almost the whole workshop was people talking about anxieties due to managing their responsibilities at work, whether they're any good at their job and family duties, workplace social politics, and worrying whether people in their life care about them. We'd do things like breathing exercises and stuff to center ourselves in the 'now' instead of worrying and wondering. To me, these worries all seem super manageable and the kinds of concerns I usually deal with pretty well.

For me, anxiety almost always comes from feeling like I'm in physical danger in some way RIGHT NOW. Like I get stuck in this loop of constantly checking some part of my body over and over again because I'm worried something might be wrong with it and I might be dying. Or I'm lying in bed and hear the dishwasher make a funny sound and think someone broke into my house and is going to kill me and sit awake in bed all night freaking out. I get these weird feelings of certain dread and foreboding like, "You will get hit by a car and die if you walk to the library tonight." And the weirdest one (which I was struggling with during the anxiety group but haven't for a few years) is sometimes I get stuck manually monitoring my breathing and swallowing until I start, like, hyperventilating for days on end.

So breathing exercises tend to freak me out because as soon as I start consciously controlling my breathing, I can't stop and I'm stuck breathing manually for days, afraid to sleep because I'm worried I'll stop in my sleep. Physically centering exercises where we notice sensations in our body and things around us don't help me because I start noticing signs that I might be dying and then worry about them for days after the physical centering exercise. I feel like my anxiety comes from being extremely present in and aware of my body, not the other way around.

In general, gentle self care isn't soothing for me. I want to know that I'm not going to die in the next 30 minutes, not waste what might be my valuable remaining minutes doing something soothing and relaxing.

I also got some apps to manage anxiety and I found myself being like, "Well bananas certainly don't make my peanut butter sandwich WORSE, so I'll start incorporating those into my daily peanut butter sandwich routine I guess," but didn't really feel like it helped. I don't really see how stuff like journaling, yoga, etc. really help these feelings at all. Affirmations don't help. I don't need to feel like I'm 'good enough' as a person, I want to know if I'm in danger.

Does anyone else get this kind of anxiety?

#anxiety #mental health

[6irlpet]

I have a bit of a dillemma...

I fucking love edging and denial. It gets me wet and needy like nothing else (aside from maybe anal) but everytime I edge/do denial I mentally crash so fucking hard a few days later like someone stole every bit of dopamine I had and the only way to get myself out of that pit is to cum four or five times in fairly rapid succession...

You got any tips on how to avoid a crash like that? Or should I just stop with it until I have a partner/Dom(me) who can help me through those bouts?

tbh it sounds a bit like a sub drop!!! which is normal to have with denial, it’s normal to have with any type of kinky stuff and tbh it’s almost more common with denial than an orgasm bc rather than all the sexy hormones getting resolved u work urself up without release 😞 (⬅️is turned on by this but understands how it can turn into a physiologic nightmare)

my tip would be to do some kind of aftercare!!!! after any kind of play whether i came or not i used to always immediately just clean up and go back to whatever i was doing and pretend it hadnt happened. but i’d always feel a lil depressed/weird/ashamed/altered ranging in severity for a period after. i had to finally have a rly bad crash after a piss scene (bc ukno…. more shame lol) to realize u still need to do some self care to ur body and mind after playing even if ur alone!!

what i do now is stay where i am for a few minutes, i dont immediately rush to clean up and move on. i relax and catch my breath and just let myself feel the comedown, and i run/pet my hands along my body like someone else would soothing me, and tell myself (or imagine someone saying) in stern soothing authority voice like: “Ur okay, u did good, this is normal and fun, this was nice, ur okayyyyyy silly goose. Relax, ur okay” etc. the touching is good for nervous system (u can also look up vagus nerve stimulation, there’s a lot of exercises u can do with just ur hands to reset ur nervous system any time ur anxious! not just in kink) + self reassurance rly helps mentally. there’s also like, u can google Aftercare ASMR which is what i do sometimes to listen for a few mins when i feel anxious after play lol, im not rly an asmr person so idk if it has been any more effective for me than the self-talk but some ppl like it so im mentioning it!!!!

moving on from that initial check-in, i start slowly moving (move around legs first, like testing movement, then i stretch) and i drink lots of water, breathe deep for a bit, keep stretching for whatever position u were in. only then do i start cleaning up. i also try to reward myself after cleanup, like snuggling under soft blankets with a good book or mindless feelgood show (mine is like………….. Animal Information videos. clickbait shit like The Top Ten Dinosaurs Ranked lmao) and a nice snack!!!!

that is my lil routine and it has rly helped me with the shame/crash/bad feelings i used to have after both edging or cumming!! modify for whatever helps you, it sounds corny but it rly has made me feel better than i used to (and then im also feeling better again faster to go at myself all over again sooner 😎) it can also help if u have someone to talk to, i have an intermittent fwb who’s kinky so there’s been times it helped me to text and say like Omg im feeling bad😞 bc I did x gross thing 😞😞😞 and get reassurance lol

i hope this helps, drop/crash sucks!! best of luck 💕

#ask #denial

[mochikage]

If Nanami Kento is anything, he is a worrier. 

I feel like from the second the light meets his eyes, he’s worrying. His morning kiss buys him but only a few minutes of peace before he’s stressing about the day again. He worries about a lot of things--making sure your morning cup is brewed perfectly, your breakfast is on the table before you come down, making sure to spend enough time with you before he has to go, getting to work on time, etc. He’s never messed any of these things up, but there’s always the concern that he will. 

He cherishes any time that he gets to spend with you. Even if it’s a quick peck on the lips as you’re rushing out the door he will cherish those few seconds and it’s back to worrying. He has relaxation methods that you’ve introduced to him like grounding himself in the moment, breathing exercises, and going through his five senses to name three things but none of them calm him down in the same way that a simple text from you does. It doesn’t have to be elaborate or anything, but something to remind him that you’re thinking of him or that you’re okay. 

His worries carry out into the evening, but they’re a different kind of worry. He worries that your throat is going to hurt tomorrow from the way that you’re screaming. Or that you’re going to get a cramp in your legs from the way he has you bent. Sometimes he worries about the creaking bed under the two of you, worries that it’s going to give one of these days but it takes a simple tug of his hair to bring his attention back to you. 

You. 

His sweet darling that takes care of him in ways that he can’t take care of himself. He doesn’t care if he cooks or cleans most of the time or if he pays for anything because to him, your love is priceless. He would sell his soul if it meant he can guarantee his forever with you. 

You’re always there every morning to greet him with a kiss. Always there to make sure he doesn’t sleep through any alarms and that he does a little bit of calming meditation in the morning to start his day right (all it takes is closing one’s eyes and have a few moments of deep breathing). You’re always there to compliment him on the morning cup or the breakfast he whipped up and always there to pack a nice healthy lunch for him for the day. 

You’re always there when he comes home, waiting on the couch with a book and two glasses of wine, one untouched and ready for your beloved to sip from. Always there to welcome him with open arms, to kiss him like you haven’t seen him in years and to listen to him when he needs to vent. Of course, he then worries about you and to hear how your day was, and until you’ve reassured him that everything is okay now, his anxiety won’t reside. 

There doesn’t go a second in the day where he isn’t worrying. But at least he’s got you there to help him destress ;)

#this was kind of shit but i had an idea and ran with it #poor nanami worries too much ;( #just needs a couple of kisses and some reassuring words to help him out #a hug here and there #and maybe let him fuck his frustrations out? #he'll take care of you after of course #always does always will #strawberry mochi #nanami kento #nanami x reader #jjk

[feminariddens]

Little Tips about Eclipse Seasons

(May be obvious to many, but as a Scorpio lagna, it took me time to make peace with my weird needs and experiences, so everything is a discover til today)

If you're in doubt about it, don't do it

If it demands a lot - even if it looks simple and everyone is doing it - don't do it. Let it be. You need to save your energy.

Wait a little to start projects

Maybe it's nice to start some energy treatment (I'm back to mine, hopefully before Oct. 25th).

Stick only to your routine obligations.

Dedicate free time to recharge as much as you can - and in ways as silly/simple as can be.

Journaling, Pranayama, prayer, abdominal breathing, mantra chanting/listeing, Abhyanga/massage with oils according to your Ayurveda constitution, etc.

When in doubt, choose the activity that brings you more SILENCE

Relaxing and recharging, clearing your thoughts and vision is more urgent than having fun and socializing. Just for a while, ok?

Again, my experience:

Water placements (specially Scorpio), 8th house and 12th house placements:

If neglected, come back to spiritual practices you used to do.

It's never too late God is always eager to help.

Also, unless you have a very strong Pitta in your constitution, go slow with physical exercise. Priotize calming your mind.

Save energy by not overextending your body

nor your attention to intrusive thoughts and fantasies.

See how it looks like a very famous and feared insect?

"Scorpio is the structure of the nadis and the pran movement in them." - Tejaswini Arvind Patil here, and that's why it was so helpful to learn how to deal with my nervous system/energy (highly associated to Jyeshta, my ascendant nakshatra).

This next one is maybe the most important, and applies to everyone of any placements (not only in ecipse seasons, but mainly during them):

Limit your exposure to the collective mind

News, social media, gossip pretending to be important commentary, etc.

What looks so rational and urgent is a net of emotions unchecked, eager for hosts and sources of energy.

Exercise your faith when you need to look at social events and news

Remember God never fails and exerts control over the most difficult things in life.

Remember God always means well and works by yourside.

Evil is as strong as our minds (our free will) allows it to be.

Avoid enemeshing yourself with the collective...

...by identifying yourself with social events = emotionally reacting to them.

This is your ego masking as organic emotion.

It starts with classifying the event: 'good', 'bad', 'unaceptable', 'disgusting', 'life-changing', 'life-saving'.

The ego demands a position - what it's incredibly arrogant. Who are you to know? Who are any of us to know for sure?

Even specialists admit to know little and refrain from manifesting emotions around historical or social events.

Labels and emotions are not solutions, but displays of virtue that your ego demands from you (and creates them itself) in order to convince you that it IS you and it IS good...

...so you keep being a slave of coping mechanisms and racing thoughts disguised as reason and morality.

Be humble:

Silence you mind when approaching reality

Save energy:

Your attention and emotions are preserved by humbling yourself to reality and refraining from labeling it.

Use this energy to exert your free will:

Use your imagination to conceive concrete things that bring you pleasure/joy

Use your conscious mind to execute these plans relentlessly in the present time.

These are what the mind is for. It should serve your birth right to cocreate reality with God.

Not to deny it or override it, not to defend yourself from it.

And finally:

If no one is doing it, or you feel like no one is doing it,

Remember I'm rooting for you.

Whoever you are - and whomever I am,

I deeply believe you can make all your dreams come true

and overcome anything in your way,

no matter how big it looks (today)

May God bless you all.

Nina Simone, Uttara Ashada ("Former Victorious One", in approximate translation from sanskrit) Moon.

Tomorrow is my turn No more doubts no more fears Tomorrow is my turn When my luck is returning All these years I've been learning to save fingers from burning Tomorrow is my turn No more doubts no more fears Tomorrow is my turn to receive without giving Make life worth living Now it's my life I'm living My only concern for tomorrow is my turn

#Youtube #rahu #ketu #eclipse #eclipseseason #sidereal astrology #vedic astrology #energy #energy psychology #prana #water signs #water rashis #8th house #12th house #depth psychology #subtle body

[venusiancharisma]

What I Do & How I Can Help You...

I have studied & now practice a niche service which I refer to as Astro-Remediation. This service is all about studying your chart & focusing on negatively placed & aspected planets in your personal natal chart. Once all areas of negativity are identified, I send a comprehensive analysis of how this may manifest in your personal life, specifically your inner reality, your exterior reality; relationships, jobs, home life, social settings etc. After you have read with the intention of full self awareness & accountability, I then "prescribe" the remedies that will allow for transmutation to unfold and allow you to flourish in areas you may have previously felt cyclical/repeating cycles, lessons, or just profound bad luck.

Here's an example of how I would lay out for you the remediation for a negatively placed or aspected Mars (with a few added details such as where you may be able to identify if yours is negatively placed in your own chart) Since this is a generalization, it is not exactly how I would lay it out, as I use other indicators of negativity specific to each person, but again, a generalized overview of the service based on my example of Mars.. I implement vedic and tropical astrology within this service and only promote auyrvedic remedies. This practice is Eastern & it is ancient in it's entirety. There are slight deterents of auyrveda such as suggesting to seek professional help with a therapist, for example, but this is only because I am not a trained medical doctor and this is based on psudeo-science; I believe strongly in the power of the mind and the power of living "intentionally" so if you choose the auyrvedic portions of this, over 30 days, you should notice an immense difference in your most incredible self.

If this is something you're interested in, send me a message, I am updating my website now, but I am open for Astro-Remediation services.

This is an example of Part 2/3 of this service. Each negative placement/aspect will be detailed by planet. This part is about practical application and intentional awareness. Part 1/3 as I mentioned above would be a thorough analysis of your shadow self, the parts most people aren't willing to recognize, confront, or identify with (until it's too late, circumstantially.) Part 3/3 would include the cohesion of every negative planet/aspect into a naturally structured way of thriving off this energy as your best self and giving you a strategy to start thriving rather than self sabotaging.

When someone has a challenging or negatively placed Mars in their natal chart, it can manifest as excessive aggression, impatience, anger issues, or difficulty managing their energy constructively. However, it's essential to remember that astrology offers insights, not limitations. Here are some remedies and strategies to transmute the negative effects of a challenging Mars placement:

1. Self-Awareness and Mindfulness:

Recognize your triggers and patterns of anger or frustration.

Practice mindfulness and meditation to gain better control over impulsive reactions.

2. Anger Management:

Seek anger management counseling or therapy to learn healthy ways to express and manage your anger.

Consider anger management courses or workshops.

3. Physical Activity and Exercise:

Engage in regular physical activity to release excess energy and tension.

Sports, martial arts, or yoga can help channel Mars energy in constructive ways.

4. Breathing Exercises:

Practice deep-breathing exercises to calm yourself during stressful situations.

Breathing techniques can help reduce impulsiveness and promote emotional balance.

5. Crystal Healing:

Crystals like red jasper, black tourmaline, or amethyst can be worn or carried to help balance Mars energy.

Hold the crystal in your hand, meditate with it, or wear it as jewelry.

6. Aromatherapy:

Essential oils like lavender, chamomile, and frankincense can promote relaxation and emotional balance.

Use these oils in diffusers or apply diluted versions to your skin.

7. Yoga and Meditation:

Yoga and meditation can help you connect with your inner self, reduce impulsivity, and enhance self-control.

Certain yoga poses can be particularly grounding, such as warrior poses.

8. Creative Outlets:

Find creative outlets like art, music, or writing to channel your energy into constructive forms of self-expression.

Creative activities can help release pent-up frustration.

9. Seek Professional Help:

If Mars-related issues significantly impact your life or relationships, consider consulting with a professional astrologer or therapist for personalized guidance.

To identify the challenges associated with a negatively placed Mars in your natal chart, you'll need to look at the sign and house placement of Mars:

Mars in Signs:

Aries: Impulsiveness and a quick temper.

Taurus: Stubbornness and difficulty adapting to change.

Gemini: Restlessness and scattered energy.

Cancer: Passive-aggressiveness and moodiness.

Leo: Domineering behavior and a need for attention.

Virgo: Perfectionism leading to frustration.

Libra: Conflict avoidance and passive behavior.

Scorpio: Intensity and a tendency for power struggles.

Sagittarius: Impatience and a desire for constant change.

Capricorn: Controlling tendencies and difficulty expressing emotions.

Aquarius: Rebelliousness and a desire to break free from constraints.

Pisces: Escapism and difficulty setting boundaries.

Mars in Houses:

Mars in the 1st House: A strong desire to assert yourself but can come off as aggressive.

Mars in the 4th House: Family-related issues may trigger anger.

Mars in the 7th House: Relationship conflicts and power struggles.

Mars in the 12th House: Difficulty expressing anger, leading to passive-aggressive behavior.

By identifying these challenges and implementing constructive remedies and practices, you can work toward transforming negative Mars energy into a force for positive change and assertiveness. Remember that self-awareness and conscious effort are essential in this process.

[lavenderwaterfall]

Self-Care Acts In The Name of Psyche

You will quickly learn that I am a sucker for lists. As I've started journaling again and on this new spiritual path I've started making a few lists. Things I can do in the name of Psyche, things she might like as an offering, etc. I think I want to start sharing some of those lists here.

As you know Psyche is the goddess of the soul. From what I've researched and what I've been sensing mental health and self-care is something really important to her. Therefore things that you do to improve your mental health and just self-care acts, in general, can straight up just be devotional acts to her and offerings. Though as I've been following more blogs and doing more research that also seems to be the case for quite a few deities.

I wanted to share the lists of self-care acts I made that I plan on doing as devotional acts and offerings to Psyche.

Eating a healthy and energizing meal for breakfast to start my day off right.

Taking a longer and more purposeful shower. Even better if I get soaps for scents that I connect with her (not a huge bath person but that works just as well.)

Breathing exercises to calm and relax (especially as someone who struggles greatly with anxiety.)

Stretching in the morning.

Gratitude journaling/writing something you're proud of doing that day.

Dancing (very mood-improving and soul-lifting.)

Coloring in the adult coloring books I have (can be very relaxing and calming.)

#psyche deity #psyche worship #deity worship #hellenic polytheism #self care #devotional acts #lavender worships #lavender rambles

[thekristen999]

Here I go again. TMJ flare-up.

Most people need a night guard at night to keep from grinding etc. My issue is daytime jaw clenching. I actually wake up with my jaw feeling pretty good and by the time I go to bed it’s been hurting for hours. (When I’m in a flare-up)

I have a special ice pack I use at night that goes over my face, but I’m going to commit to doing the stretching exercises 5-10 times a day for  however long its needed during a flare-up. Then make it part of my morning, mid-afternoon, and evening stretching routine. Yes, I do stretches that often. Lol.. It’s been successful for my lower back pain.

I know my jaw muscles are used to being tense. They just are. At this point, it's their default position. So, I have to re-train them.

A specialist once told me that when I’m awake to set a timer for every 20 mins then do deep breathing exercises. He told me to do it for weeks until I was able to teach my jaw to be relaxed and not be tense all the time.

I’ve been battling anxiety and other mental health issues for years. I’m aware that this is where I store my stress. So, I’m going to try it. It sounded crazy, but I am sick of these flare-ups. And um, I was given this advice a year ago. Sigh.

The one thing I’ve learned when it comes to connection between  chronic pain and mental health is that there are ways to retrain your brain. It doesn't fix everything, but at least it is a tangible thing that I can have some control over. And see progress.

A timer, eh?

Here’s set of exercises that are useful. There’s more. But I need a goal that seems obtainable if I’m going to do them on a regular bases.

1> Stretching Exercises

When it comes to chewing and grinding, masticatory muscles play an important part. Stretching and massaging jaw muscles with fingertips for a few minutes at least ten times a day can offer relief.

Another simple jaw stretching exercise involves merely opening the mouth slowly and closing it. Open your mouth slowly and spread it as wide as possible, keep it in the open position for a few seconds, and close it slowly.

Moving the lower to the left and right sides slowly is another good way to stretch the TMJ.

2> Breathing Exercises

Also referred to as Equal Breathing, this simple form of breathing exercise requires the patient to inhale for four to five seconds, and then exhale slowly through the nose. It is considered the primary step toward reducing the amount of stress.

3> Forward Jaw Movement

The exercise involves placing a wooden stick or plastic spoon between the upper and lower front teeth and moving the lower jaw forward and backward. You can also move the jaw slowly to the left and right sides for a few minutes. Initially, you might experience some pain; however, the exercise would become more comfortable with time and help the jaw to recover.

4> Tongue Up

Tongue up involves placing the tip of the tongue on the mouth’s roof and gently applying pressure while slowly opening and closing the mouth at the same time. Doing it for a few minutes at least five to ten times a day can offer relief.

5> Partial Goldfish Exercise

It is almost similar to the goldfish exercise. Place the tip of the tongue on the mouth’s roof area. Then, the next step is placing your middle finger on the area below the chin and your thumb on the TMJ joint, in front of the ear. While your fingers are in position, let your lower jaw drop slowly and bring it up again to close the mouth. Repeat this exercise at least six times in one sitting

#tmj #anxiety #relief

[neurosky]

so, I had a science teacher in 7th-8th grade that taught us a lot about managing anxiety (she had severe anxiety herself). she helped me so much, so I wanted to make a post here telling you the things she told me, so she can help more people!

1. during panic attacks, when you feel like you can't breathe, it's usually because you're not breathing out. it feels like you're not getting enough air, but you're actually just not breathing out enough, which makes it feel like you're not getting any air in. so, keeping this in mind, it's a lot easier to try and breathe when you focus on breathing out.

2. box breathing! before I met this teacher, I had heard the 5-7-9 breathing thing a million times before, but I always forgot it when I needed it, and it was overwhelming to think about. box breathing is also a breathing exercise, but simpler. basically, you count to a number, hold your breath for that same number, breathe out, and then hold your breathe again for the same count.

so, for example, I'll use 3. so, you'd breathe in for 3 seconds, hold your breath for 3 seconds, breathe out for 3 seconds, and then hold your breath for 3 seconds. the thing I like most about this is how adaptable it is. you can adjust the time depending on how fast you're breathing. so, if you're hyperventilating and breathing really fast, you could try doing it for 2 seconds, and slowly increasing the time. it's also helpful to draw a box in the air with your finger. it gives you something to focus on.

3. progressive muscle relaxation. there's guided meditation videos online for this one! basically, you lay down, close your eyes, and focus on relaxing your muscles. you start with your toes, then go up to your legs, then your hands, etc. and you go really slow, focusing on specific areas. it really helps you realize how tense you are sometimes.

4. counting and spelling. this one helps me, but it really depends on the person. it's something that you've privately heard before ("count to 10"), but for some reason it works better for me. counting can be anything from counting to 10, counting the amount of lines on a paper, how many pairs of shoes there are in a room, etc. it helps ground you to your surroundings while also giving you something to focus on.

spelling is kind of similar, and it's exactly how it sounds; just spelling words. you could spell a word that you can see in front of you, or spell words in your mind. depending on how complex the words are, it can really distract your mind from worries.

4. touching something cold. this is another thing you may have heard before, but it's still helpful sometimes. holding ice cubes in your hands is one way to do this, but really anything cold can work; cold showers, water bottles, ice packs, even a cold floor. focusing on that cold feeling helps ground yourself and brings you back to reality.

my favorite thing to do is box breathing, but knowing that I'm probably not breathing out enough during panic attacks is honestly really helpful.

I hope this post helps someone! also, remember that things that work for one person might not work for another - everyone's different!

#anxiety #generalized anxiety disorder #panic attack #panic disorder #mental illness #actually mentally ill

[gentle-traditionalism]

You may want to be checked for any deficiencies like anaemia or vitamin D as they can contribute or cause pain and fatigue. Taking a note of your symptoms and trying to find a trigger would be maybe useful too like your dietary issues. Stress and lack of sleep are huge factors too. Staying hydrated and eating a healthy diet, along with the recommended amount of sleep should help a lot but you have to factor in real life unfortunately 😔 it's easier said than done. Changing up your diet is a good idea. Listening to relaxing music, taking breaks, breathing exercises, prayer and reflection, being able to say no sometimes etc help me try and keep balance. Gentle exercise like going for walks or an small exercise stationary cycle? You can go swimming or find a sport that is suitable? I would also recommend quiet hobbies like scrapbooking, reading, Bible study, studying an interest in greater depth, sewing, knitting, cooking etc. It's just about finding balance and realising it is an ongoing journey. It is easy to fall by the wayside and not pick yourself up, but that's what you have to do 😊 I am so glad your cat is safe and well and things have calmed down for you considerably 💐

Thank you for your advice! Getting blood tests and checking for vitamin deficiencies would be the first thing I did if the healthcare system weren’t so terrible in my region. It pretty much only exists for people in traumatic accidents, and even then you might still get sent away. I wish I was exaggerating. I would give specific examples but the doctors/hospitals here have been on the news several times for how atrocious they are (not just understaffed, but genuinely horrid people), and I don’t want people knowing where I live. So, unfortunately, I have no choice but to just try and figure this out myself. I’ve been writing down now I feel after eating and so far I think sugar is one of the the main culprits. I do my best to take walks every day, and I’m looking forward to spring when it will be easier and I can spend most of my time outdoors. I should try to sew and knit more again; that always seemed to help my mental health. I should actually finish my cross stitch...I haven’t worked on it in months...thanks for the inspiration!

#asks #anon

[hypnomastersworld]

Dreamtease

Hey there how are we? Before we begin I’d like to tell you a little bit about this file, and how it should be used. However first I want you to do your nightly routine. Get yourself hydrated, go to the bathroom, brush your teeth, floss, etc. Do whatever it is that you typically do on a normal everynight when getting yourself ready for bed. Then I want you to come back with a willingness to listen and relax into your wonderful comfy bed. Listen with the intent of falling asleep right after this file. In this file I want to guide you down into a trance. I’ll tease you a bit before you go to sleep. I do this in the hopes that you’ll have erotic an sensual sexy slumber time filled with those lovely fetishes that turn you on so much. I want you to wake up hot, horny, and already yearning for release. Your body will be ready for masturbation and sex as soon as you awake. This file will involve edging and instructions to touch yourself too. It however does not contain any instructions to cum. You’re not permitted release until you wake-up, or until you have the free time to have an orgasm. If you have work, or are otherwise too busy and don’t have time in the morning. Well then you’ll be horny and eager all day tomorrow and you’ll just have to wait to get that much needed relief. This could be a useful tool for you if you want to be aroused more often, and if you do manage to go all day tomorrow then maybe you’ll want to listen again. Maybe even perhaps you’ll be primed and ready for more suggestions from any of my other files. So without further adieu, let’s begin. [Induction] *snap* Now darling just simply relax. Allow yourself to sink into your comfortable bedding. Snuggle up but make sure you have easy access. Easy access to your lovely love bits, those places you love to rub, touch, whatever it is that you enjoy most. Then I want you to just simply lightly start to play with them. Those lovely spots you love to touch, rub, perhaps even twist. Lightly teasing as you are such a lovely hypno-fetishist. Now darling, close your eyes. *snap* Simply listen to the soothing tones lulling you along. We’re going to do a simple exercise, one that you’re quite familiar with. I want you to breathe in on the even numbers, and out on the odd numbers. A short countdown with a little twist, you may also rub your bits while you relax. Getting them hard and poofy, wet. You’ll want to stroke, to rub, do whatever it is you love to do just right along with those in and out relaxing breaths.

I’m going to countdown from ten. When I reach zero you are going to be so very deep, so receptive to your sinking desire. That hypnotic desire to yearn, yearn for that auditory teasing sensation. The little tickling in your genitals, those other erogenous zones. Nipples tight and taught, responding to your eroticism. Ten. Breath in. <inhale sound> rubbing yourself. Very good my darling trance pet. Nine. <exhale sound> I want you to breathe out. Rubbing yourself the entire time. You’re just enjoying this comfortable relaxation. This peaceful building arousal. Eight. Breathe in. <inhale sound> Becoming so very relaxed. Ever so drowsy. Except for those turned on erotic bits. Seven. <exhale sound> Breathe Out. Letting any stress of the day leave you. Anything other than those sexy tingling sensations fading away like steam on the surface of a hot bath. Six. Breathe in. <inhale sound> Each breathe in building your arousal up. Your conscious mind fading away. Sinking so very deep. Five. <exhale sound> Breathe out. Sinking ever deeper downward. Deeper with every breathe out. Four. Breathe in darling <inhale sound> Allow that relaxation, that arousal to spread out. Spreading out into those pores on your skin. Three. <exhale sound> That gentle rubbing sensation, that little tactile dance you get up to with your persistent pleasure pursuers. Those hands of yours. Two. Breathe In deep darling. <inhale sound> Just allow yourself to sink further down with every breath in. Absorbing that suggestibility deeply embed in my voice. One. <exhale sound> Breath out. Very good just letting go. Your arousal building. That suggestible state of mind. *snap* Breath normally now darling, and simply relax. *snap* Darling we all have dreams. Not the goal sort of dreams but rather those type of dreams we find ourselves so caught up in the moment. A trance if you will. When we sleep our brain processes the goings-ons of the day. All that conscious and subconscious information. Things sexual, and not so sexual. It all gets mashed together and ran through the filter for your storage. A little tape on playback for you to interpret in unique ways. You sometimes have the most erotic lovely dreams. Perhaps about a crush, a lover you want to have their way with you, or a fantasy you have yet to explore. Your fetishes that have their little tendrils wrapped around your pleasure center. That place in your brain that floods you with dopamine and serotonin. You’re a sexual being, always want that hot pleasure between your legs, that “I’m so weak” sensation that spreads throughout your body. That tingling tactile feedback you get when you touch yourself, or think the perverse thoughts you get up to. Those dirty little dreams, those ideal situations that make you briefly pause for a moment. Pausing not out of hesitation but just simply to examine how much you want it. How strong you feel about that desire to just engage in your lewd sexuality as much as you can. Darling and you do want to touch, maybe even get off. However in this little tease, this seductive file, I’d like it you would hold back. Let me guide you to a place of aching yearning. Your digits on your genitals working away. Making you really feel like you may cum. *snap*

Darling go ahead if you’re not already. Touch yourself as if you were wanting to cum. I want those tactile hypnotic fetish sensations to spread across every nerve ending in your body. Your back arching slightly. You are breathing deeper. Sinking deeper into this tease with each and every suggestion. You love to be told to touch. Sir really likes it when you touch yourself. Touch and play in all the right little ways that set your hypnotic mind into a deep haze. A sinking ever alluring deep daze. Stroking yourself up and down. Perhaps rubbing back and forth. Even twisting your nipples a little bit just to send that pent up sensations to that space between your legs. That electrifying twisting pulling you deeper down. Deeper down into your lust. The pent up desire in your muzzy muddled mind causes you to squirm and sink. *snap* I want you to touch yourself, you want to touch yourself so good. Very good pet. My darling trance pet loves to touch themselves so good. Rubbing yourself off so very poofy, wet, hard, your erotic response. Sweat rolling off your forehead. Yes get right up to that edge for me darling. Then I want you to take your hands off. *snap* Just feeling that aching arousal. The language of your sexuality. Those little nerve endings aching, begging you, pleading for more of this sensual massage you’ve deprived them of. I can assure you that their pleas, their eager yearning for more are not unheard. I’ll give you permission to touch again shortly. I just want you to revel in this erotic denied desire. <wait 2 seconds> *snap* Hands back on your lovely sexy bits. *snap* I want you to edge yourself so very good. If at any point you need to take your hands off. Go ahead and do so. Stroke and touch yourself blank with that desire. The desire of what trance, what my voice does to you when you go so deep. You blank fuzzy horned up mind just stirring the pot. Your nerve endings reacting in ecstasy from your sexual stimulation. That massaging sensation of your intense rubbing. You want to cum, you need to cum. However you’re simply going to hold it in. The orgasmic pleasure firmly held back by the little suggestion. That suggestion that you won’t cum. You want to trigger those erotic dreams. Those fantasies that your subconscious mind plays back for you when you sleep. You’re so anticipating the personalized porno that your perverse perceptive brain seeks out. Picture the hottest, most sexual desire you want. Even if that’s simply being told what to do, how to touch here and now. I want you to fantasize, playback what makes your sexuality tick. Those hands of the clock working away, as the hands on your erogenous zones pass the time. Think about cumming, you need to cum, you want to cum, you must have it. You must feel that orgasm building up right now. Then right as you’re on the brink, that final touch. *snap* Take your hands off. Allow that feeling, the sexy sensual feeling of your touch to fade. Then the pissed off yearning of your achy genitals pleading with you for more. So teased, flush red and blushing at what you’ve done to them. All because I Hypnomastersworld commanded it so. You want this so bad. Your desire to experience this lovely pent up arousal. This radiating hot erotic tease. My words massaging your brain, as your bits ache wanting more. Those erogenous zones, those little aching nerve endings asking, no begging for more. They crave the touch, you crave the touch. You want it more and more. The more you fantasize, the more you think about playing with your sexy parts the more you ache. The harder it is to resist. However you don’t have yet permission to cum. <wait two seconds> *snap*

Deep for me darling. Every falling deeper toward your inevitable desire to climax. The palpable goosebumps on the surface of your skin. That invigorating desire that fills those dancing nerve endings begging for your sensual touch. Think about touching darling you want to ache, you want to cum so badly. Feeling that pressure welling up inside your pleasure center. Ooo you love it, love that denied aching. The seductive pull to just rub yourself down in all of the right ways. Go ahead and touch you have permission. That condition, that little catch that you can’t cum still remains. Stroke yourself furiously like you want to cum. You need to cum but you can’t. I want you right on the edge. Go ahead put that work in, fall deep into your desire to sink into that lustful state of mind. That pent up, the welling up desire in your pleasure center. You need to stroke, stroke and rub. Rub your love bits until all you can think about is climax. You need to release, you must release, right on the edge. So close. Hands off! *snap* Good pet. My darling trance pet~ You want to have the delicious erotic dreams sparked by your denied desire. You need to cum but you don’t have permission. You can cum when you wake up tomorrow, or perhaps you’ll wait all day then listen again. Slowly building up that desire. Sinking into the quicksand of your lustful expeditions. <wait two seconds> *snap* Quick right back into it darling. You want to have those lustful dreams of yours tonight don’t you. Go ahead, rub touch, but definitely do not cum. You need to rub like you want to cum. You want to cum. You need to climax. Those digits working away at your pent up desire it’s any time now. Get yourself right up to the edge. Sinking deep, go so deep, deep down into your mel, that orgasmic bliss just a stroke away. *snap* Hands off your love bits darling~ You’re feeling that strong seductive pull, that aching palpability of your seductive nerve endings calling out to you. You must touch,you need to touch. Think about climaxing. However your hands remain off in this obedient suggestive blank state of mind you’re in right now. Feeling the call, that yearning over and over. It’s your only thought other than simply obedience. Listen and obey darling. You’re experiencing this lovely denial dream state of mind so when you actually sleep you can have those fetish fantasies that your subconscious mind desires so much. Those deep down locked away lustful aching urges that work their way to the surface with the right suggestible state of mind. When you sleep tonight, you will have erotic dreams. Those lustful desires will take you so far to that place you crave. You’ll wake up aching, wanting more than you’ll have to decide whether you want to go another round, or cum right there. Oh and you do want to cum, you want to m-e-l... so hard that urge won’t go away. It’ll only build and build until you’re ready for your release. *snap* [Awakener/Sleepener]

Now darling I’m just going to leave you like this. You should be nice and teased. Fall asleep in that aching place of relaxing desire. I’m going to countdown from ten, and then you will be able to fall asleep normally. When I reach zero you’ll just snuggle into your blankets and have a restful nap until you’re ready to wake up on your own, or if you have an alarm when that goes off. Ten, feeling so very relaxed. Nine, so very turned on. Eight, sinking deeper into your desire to just sleep. Seven, that aching desire to cum guiding you down. Six, down into that blissful dreamland where your erotic desires manifest. Five, that processing that your subconscious mind does beginning to prep itself for a busy night. Four, feeling more and more sleepy, that little call of your body’s urge to rest. Three, so very ready to just nap. Two, Those love spots still aching and yearning from my tickling teasing. Your tender seductive massage that left them denied and yearning. One, so very close just ready to sleep. Zero. *snap* Sweet Dreams darling~

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Quick Ways to Study Without Getting Overwhelmed with Homework

Introduction:

Everybody knows that getting straight homework can often feel like an overwhelming pile of stress. Homework and study stress can cause frustration, and anxiety and ultimately prevent you from achieving your best results in every field.

The Best School in Indore observed that the link between hard work and success and piles of stress has become so strong in some students’ minds that they view stress as proof that they’re good students in their life.

Dealing with every school student's stress is something most have to learn to do during the course of their best education. Students feeling overwhelmed, out of control, and unsure of what they're supposed to be doing or how they're supposed to do it can all result in feeling stressed and depressed. To deal with school students' stress, try to apply new organizational skills.

Try Some of These Three Tips When You’re Feeling OverWhelmed

Take a Deep Breath and Step Away-  

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, a quick way to begin to relax those feelings is by doing breathing exercises. If the thing that’s hard work overwhelming you is in front of you, try taking a step away from it to create some separation between you and whatever is making you feel this way. Deep exercises are a great way to promote relaxation and lower your stress response.

Forget About Speed. Focus On Accuracy- 

Being good at something means you “get it very better” right away, right? Wrong. Students rushing is a surefire way to guarantee mistakes in life. Scientists have the best-studied experts ever in their life and found that to become great, those experts focus their practice on only one thing.

Create a “No” List-  

Protecting your space and time can help to give you a sense of control over your schedule. If you don’t want to do something in life or have been dreading that virtual happy hour in the field, don’t feel like you have to go. Replace the regular activities you don’t want to do with something that you’ll enjoy. Educating healthy boundaries is crucial for your wellbeing!

Quick Ways to Study Without Getting Overwhelmed With HomeWork:

1) Take a Break:

The hardest part of studying is starting from the beginning. Oftentimes the school students feel overworked, stressed, emotional, and even guilty for not having force on before their study break.

But it’s important to remind every student or person that we need breaks! Your brain will be the most effective part after you have had some time away from your studies.

Give yourself a little time off just 20 to 30 minutes or so before you jump back into things again.

Take a study break! As much as we might like to pretend otherwise, our brains need rest as much as they do the activity.

2) Go For Walks:

Walking is a simple and easy way to boost your focus and productivity and feel free from stress.

Sometimes taking break time away from your desk or studying can be just what you need, especially if you’re working hard to work on something challenging in your life.

As a bonus time, night or morning walking can make it easier for you to focus when you get back to work or study.

If Children want to put themselves to focus on a study state of mind, try going for a brisk walk outside every day.

Not only will it provide some overloaded exercise, but being in nature has been shown to reduce stress or emotion levels and improve moods.

3) Divide Large Tasks Into Smaller Ones

Here are Five Ideas For Breaking Down Tasks:

Look at the Big Picture. Make sure and then understand what the product is supposed to look like at the end.

Examine the Parts of the Task. Figure out step-by-step everything and then see what you need to do because it’s not going to happen through magic at every step you do after thinking.

Think About the Logical Order or Think of Completing the Pieces in Mind. What should you do first, second, third, etc you must have to decide.

Create a Timeline For Completing Your Every Task. Having a deadline or target will make you more focused on each task to do easily.

Have a Good Plan to Help you Stay on Track. Put the time you will spend on the project or task into your schedule so that you can set aside the time for it. 

4) Get Enough Sleep:

This one seems like a no-brainer in life. Research has shown that you’re more alert, focused, and productive if you get enough rest at the same time—not only during school but also on weekends. Sleeping is the most important part of life.

5) Clear Your Mind:

A clear mind is an important thing to take time away from studying and focus on something else in life.

A good rule of thumb is to avoid homework for at least 20 minutes before and after you are going to work out, so you won’t feel like homework dominates your day and start doing other things.

If possible, go for a night or morning walk or run outside to enjoy nature while you clear your head.

Conclusion:

When your homework is done in a good way, put it in your backpack and enjoy rest time. There's nothing worse than having a completed good quality project or assignment in time that you can't find the next morning. 

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More Quick 'n' Easy Mindful Exercises

To recap, mindfulness is the practice of being present and aware. It means acknowledging what you’re thinking and feeling. For those who practice mindfulness they will know being mindful brings their attention into focus, into the present moment.

The following examples are simple mindfulness exercises you can easily fit into your day.

A 2019 Study: Frontiers in Psychology

A 2019 study in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, found that mindfulness meditation helped improve depression and anxiety symptoms partly by reducing worry. In a 2021 study published in the same journal people who participated in a six-week mindfulness course reported lower stress levels and most recently, a 2022 clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry found mindfulness-based stress reduction to be just as effective as prescription medication for anxiety and depression.

For many people, stress comes from thoughts about the past and worries about the future; it rarely originates from things that are happening in the present moment, so why not try these every day simple mindfulness exercises next time you need to relax.

Three-minute breathing

This quick exercise takes just three minutes to do.

Set a timer for three minutes.

Sit in a comfortable position and close your eyes. Notice what’s happening in your mind and body right now. Are you worrying about a problem or mistake? Do you feel warm or cold? Is there a distracting sound in your environment? Simply notice whatever you’re experiencing,

Here’s how to turn dishwashing into a quick mindfulness workout

As you wash the dishes, ask yourself: How warm or cold is the water? How does the sponge feel in my hand? What smells am I experiencing? What’s the texture of the dishes I’m touching?

Body scan

To try this easy mindfulness exercise:

Close your eyes

Bring your attention to the bottom of your feet, followed by your toes, the tops of your feet, your heels, and your ankles. Notice what you’re sensing in each area; think tightness, coldness, a tingling sensation, or nothing at all

Move deliberately up your body to your calves, knees, thighs, hips, etc. and do the same thing: Notice the physical sensations in each part of your body.

When you come to the top of your head, you can either stop or travel back down to your feet again.

People-watching

You can turn your commute or walk into a mindfulness session by noticing strangers around you. When you notice people, it creates an opportunity to detach from your own mental clutter, allowing you to practice awareness without meditating.

Take a moment to notice the people around you.

As you observe, try not to form judgments or stories about them, simply observe whoever is currently around you. (Source: selfcom)

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